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Phone Number:

082 416 1379

Address:

Paardeplaats Nature Retreat
Lydenburg / Mashishing
1120

On the spectacular Longtom Pass (Route 37), along the very tracks of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and his dog Jock, lies Paardeplaats Nature Retreat, some 12 km from Lydenburg/Mashishing, en route to Sabie.

Set high up in the Mpumalanga Drakensberg, at 2000 meters above sea level, with an annual rainfall of over 1000mm per annum, this 770 ha proclaimed nature reserve, is a haven for birders, hikers and serious nature lovers, who enjoy “elegant simplicity”, so different from the city norms.

Built on the ruins of an 1870 miners settlement is the restored 15 sleeper stone dwelling, set in total privacy, overlooking a small trout dam and a beautiful valley and mountains.

Hidden amongst trees and the mining terraces are three restored stone units. Each room has a private view with its own unique character with stained glass windows.

All 6 bedrooms are en suite, with down or wool duvets on all the beds. Meals are prepared in the communal “Miners’ Canteen” with a kitchen so well equipped that even professional chefs comment on it. Wood and gas stoves, two gas fridges and utensils to cater for up to 20 people, guarantee a farm style cooking experience with most modcons (except a microwave). When weather permits, the outdoor, covered, cooking hearth and large veranda is the place to relax and braai, soothed by the sound of running water and bird song.

Distances to Paardeplaats:

Jhb 340 km

Pretoria 310 km

Nelspruit 90 km

Lydenburg 12km

Dullstroom 67km

Kruger Gate 130km

Hoedspruit 130km

Phalaborwa 203km

Rates: Self Catering from R275 per person. Full Board from R480 per person per night. Weekend minimum for the facility: R5300 per weekend for 6-14 persons. Children under 12 half price. Servants fee R100/day.

Facilities

• Children Welcome
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Laundry Service
• Porter Concierge